NHL Trade Deadline Impact on Wild Card Races

In the Western Conference, the Utah Mammoth (68 points), Seattle Kraken (67 points), San Jose Sharks (64 points), and Los Angeles Kings (62 points) are battling for two wild card spots. The Mammoth desperately need a playoff appearance for the first time since 2020, while the Kraken seek to bounce back from recent subpar performances.

Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the Montreal Canadiens (75 points) and Boston Bruins (73 points) hold the current wild card positions, with the Columbus Blue Jackets (70 points) close behind.